About North American VolunteersOur Lady of Lourdes HospitalityNorth American Volunteers, LTD. isa Public Association of the Christian

...,·"""'-rt ••.Faithful, tax-exempt 501(c)3 charity~.non-profit founded July 16, 2002 to:

"Extend the invitation ofthe Immaculate Conception

as given to Bernadettein the Grotto at Lourdes;

to serve the sick and sufferingat Lourdes and at home

following the loving exampleof Sf. Bernadette in simplicity,

humility and obedience. II

Pilgrimages to Lourdes are offered throughoutthe season including: Adult, University andYouth Volunteer Service; Spiritual and SpecialNeeds Pilgrimages with supportive medical care.

To further spread the timeless Gospel Message ofLourdes, our apostolate offers:

• Virtual Pilgrimage "Guided Tours" toparishes, schools, prisons and organizations

• "Message of Lourdes" Presentations• Guided Tours at Lourdes and Nevers• Assistance to individual pilgrims

To inquire about a pilgrimage experience or tomake a tax-deductible donation to help sponsor avolunteer, pilgrim with special needs, woundedwarrior, veteran or to support our mission:

..J"... Combined Federall!..c;t~Campaign #70296

Info@LourdesVolunteers.orgNorth American Lourdes Volunteers

P. O. Box 3820, Syracuse, NY 13220 USA

US Phone: (315) 476-0026

In celebration of the Feast of our Patroness,and as our special gift to the community,we invite you to enjoy a spiritual and prayerfulVirtual Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Lourdesin our very own Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes!

Receive a Plenary Indulgence,touch the Grotto Rock of Massabielle,bless yourself with the water from the Grotto ofLourdes, participate in the Adoration of theBlessed Sacrament, receive theSacrament of the Sick; learn how to be aVolunteer at the Sanctuary of Lourdes in France.

Monday, February 11, 2013 at 8 pmMain Church - Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes

Virtual Pilgrimage followed byCandlelight Procession

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church & School11291 SW 142 Ave., Miami,FL 33186www.ololourdes.org

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About PilgrimageAccording to the Old and New Testaments,people have been making spiritual journeysto holy sites for thousands of years. The truepurpose of pilgrimage is to grow in faithwhile making a visit to a place made holy by asacred event. Often as pilgrims away fromour everyday routine we can experience thetime to deepen our relationship with God.

About LourdesIn 1858 the Mother of God appeared to ayoung girl, Bernadette Soubirous, in Lourdes,France. In total, there were 18 apparitionsincluding requests to "drink and wash of thespring of water. .." to pray, do penance, builda chapel and have people come in procession.

Since then, there have been scientificallydocumented inexplicable cures and miraclesproclaimed along with conversions and heal-ings of body and soul.

Virtual Tour ProgramEnjoy a spiritual and prayerful pilgrimage withan experienced guide. Our interactive ninetyminute tour agenda includes:

• Invitation and History of Pilgrimage• The Apparitions and Message of Lourdes• In the Footsteps of Bernadette

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"Visit" the Grotto

Experience theRock of Massabielle"...upon this Rock,

I build my Church ..."

Touch a piece of theGrotto Rock.

"Go to the spring todrink and wash of it ..."

In remembrance ofour Baptismal Vowswe share authentic

water from the Grotto. "wash of this water"as Bernadette

Receive a Eucharistic Blessing

Sacramentof Anointingof the SickOr PriestlyEucharistic

Blessing

Conclude with the Candlelight RosaryProcession and sing the Ave Maria!

About Virtual PilgrimageVirtual pilgrimage provides the experience ofLourdes without leaving home. A guided"virtual" tour using the digital photographprojection technology of portable computerscombined with the interactive experiences ofthe spiritual activities offers the "pilgrim" theessence of "virtually" visiting Lourdes.

Each Virtual Pilgrimage guides "pilgrims"through a prayerful visit to the Grotto, theexperience of the water, participation in thecandlelight procession and priestly blessing.

"Lourdes came to me!"

To Host Virtual PilgrimageParishioners, the sick or elderly, youthgroups, students, hospices, prisons, churchorganizations and nursing homes are ideal"pilgrims" to experience Virtual Pilgrimage.

Our flexible program is available in 20 to 90minute presentations in English or Spanish.

Each Virtual Pilgrimage begins with just oneperson, pastor or group of friends who inviteLourdes Volunteers into their community.

For information about Virtual Pilgrimage,please call (315) 476-0026 or email us atInfo@LourdesVolunteers.org